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5 Favorite Travel Destinations to Get Out & Get Immersed In Culture

by Trailblazer on December 3, 2012

Inspiration comes from many sources in our lives and to me I have always been very receptive to my surroundings.

Be it the street musicians rocking out along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, or the ambient sounds of prayer wheels being spun in Nepal. The images of our lives are culminations of our experiences from many sources. These experiences make us who we are. [click to continue…]

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The Local Three, Six, Five: RUNNING FROM. RUNNING THROUGH. RUNNING TO.

by TonyDasilva November 16, 2012 Barefoot Running

By Guest Blogger: Kate Baron Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about how much running grounds me. Physically, I feel the ground beneath my feet and know that my energy and drive are what propel me forward. Though, it also grounds my psyche. It keeps my thoughts flowing and fluid. It’s my quiet place of thought and [...]

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The Local Three, Six, Five: Kate’s Down to Earth Running Community: Local Race Recap

by Trailblazer October 2, 2012 Barefoot Running

By Guest Blogger: Kate Baron “Life is just better when you have a goal.” – Lauren Fleshman. My favorite and most motivating season is here! RACE SEASON. The start of autumn brings the start of weekend races galore. Usually they favor hot cider, clam chowder, and other delish autumn grub – just an added delight [...]

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Local Trail Highlight: West Rock Ridge State Park

by Trailblazer April 30, 2012 Climb

West Rock is near and dear to my heart. I live only a stone’s throw away from it and am in this place almost daily. I highly recommend getting lost in here for a few hours. – Tony History: Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is one [...]

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Local Trail Highlight: Sleeping Giant State Park

by Trailblazer September 28, 2011 Hike

I live a stone’s throw from West Rock State Park and get this view of the Sleeping Giant pretty often. Check out one of the best hiking destinations our state has to offer. History: Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the “sleeping giant”, gave Sleeping Giant State Park its name [...]

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Save Patagonia’s Pristine Wilderness

by TonyDasilva November 21, 2010 Camp

Ask the Chilean government to reject HidroAysén’s massive mega-dam scheme in Patagonia. Working with our local partners, we’ve fought for more than three years to keep these unnecessary dams out of wild Patagonia, and this may be our last chance to convince Chilean officials to reject the project. Your message will be sent to: Intendente [...]

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New Music Monday: The McLovins…”How The Next Generation Jams”

by Kristel Hayes August 30, 2010 Hike

Today’s New Music Monday feature is a band that has, undoubtedly, already become a local favorite for those of you local to the Connecticut music scene: The McLovins. This incredible trio of…dare I say-”prodigies”…is young (16 & 17 years old), but pumps out jams that are on par with some of the biggest names in [...]